as in thankful
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the news of the child's safe return made us all joyful
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Recent Examples of joyful
As the joyful anthem played aloud, more than 800 representatives from 40 Texas community colleges gathered in the celebratory scene, defined by suits and selfies, free tacos and binders filled with talking points.
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Days after the Black Sabbath frontman's passing, Kelly posted a clip from their reality series Jack and Ozzy's World Detour, capturing a joyful moment between the two.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The client's selection of distinctive homeware adds a playful, joyful touch, balancing the pronounced architectural forms with unique character.
—Adam Williams
july 29, New Atlas, 29 July 2025
Virgo season can be a little anxious, so start this period with a hopeful outlook and joyful attitude.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Days after the Black Sabbath frontman's passing, Kelly posted a clip from their reality series Jack and Ozzy's World Detour, capturing a joyful moment between the two.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025
The client's selection of distinctive homeware adds a playful, joyful touch, balancing the pronounced architectural forms with unique character.
—Adam Williams
july 29, New Atlas, 29 July 2025
Virgo season can be a little anxious, so start this period with a hopeful outlook and joyful attitude.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for joyful
Adjective
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Chelsea will be thankful for a favourable run of opening fixtures after a busy summer winning the Club World Cup, meaning a shorter pre-season for them.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, Kafka has been enjoying his time with this group and is thankful for the various people who have helped put him in this position.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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By building ethical, explainable and collaborative AI systems, agencies can keep clients delighted and employees empowered.—
Joel Frenette,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Barcelona have addressed the weaknesses Flick identified at the start of the summer, and the players who stayed at the club are delighted to keep working under him.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Russo, who's written more than a dozen books, appeared to be as happy as if anyone else had said this to him.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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How Indianapolis Motor Speedway responded to 'Speedway Slammer' Penske Entertainment, owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, isn't happy with Homeland Security's use of an IndyCar chassis in imagery announcing the plan to house ICE detainees in an Indiana detention center.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Manager Will Venable was glad to continue writing Robert’s name in the Sox lineup.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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And the entire game turning into an arduous light level slog, light level being something that most players were glad to see almost entirely left behind the last few years, is exhausting.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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While there have been many satisfied customers, a few have taken to social media to complain that their pizza didn't meet their expectations.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their presence becomes a brief, joyous interruption.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The internet has shared in a joyous moment between a couple as a man saw his girlfriend's natural hair for the first time, and appeared to instantly fall in love again.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Joyful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/joyful. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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